Philosophy & Religion
174 articlesPrinting Technology
The invention of printing in China revolutionized information dissemination and knowledge sharing across the world.
Book of Rites
The Book of Rites is a collection of texts describing the social forms, administration, and ceremonial rites of ancient China.
Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony is a cultural practice focused on the appreciation of tea aesthetics and its philosophical significance.
Dagu (Great Drum)
Dagu, also known as Dundubhi, is a type of percussion instrument with both Chinese and Western variants, playing significant roles in religious, military, and musical contexts.
Ancient Town of Fenghuang
A well-preserved historic town in Hunan Province, known for its ethnic minority culture, ancient architecture, and scenic river views.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive medical system with a history spanning thousands of years, based on ancient philosophical concepts and clinical experience.
The Book of History (Shang Shu)
The Book of History is one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature, containing documents and speeches from early Chinese history.
Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was the second dynasty of China, ruling from approximately 1600 to 1046 BCE, known for its bronze work, oracle bone inscriptions, and contributions to Chinese civilization.
Chengyu (Chinese Idioms)
Chengyu are fixed expressions in Chinese that typically consist of four characters and carry profound cultural and historical meanings.
Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple is a renowned Buddhist monastery in Henan Province, China, famous for its association with Chinese martial arts.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy representing the origin of the universe and the interplay of yin and yang.
Chinese Clay Sculpture
Chinese clay sculpture is a traditional folk art form with a history spanning over 3,000 years, featuring distinctive regional styles and cultural significance.
Confucianism
A philosophical and ethical system originating from ancient China, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, and proper relationships.
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing, serving as a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design.
Dream of Splendor in the Eastern Capital
A detailed account of the Northern Song dynasty's capital Bianjing (modern Kaifeng) by Meng Yuanlao.
Wu Zetian
The only woman to rule China in her own right as emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty.
Mozi
Mozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Mohism, emphasizing universal love, anti-aggression, and scientific reasoning.
Han Fu
Han Fu is a major literary form of the Han Dynasty, characterized by ornate language and elaborate descriptive passages.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
Mazu
Mazu is a Chinese sea goddess originating from Fujian Province who has been worshipped for over a millennium.